Mystery / Thriller Review

“Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” by Robin Sloan – gentle nerd wish fulfilment fantasy with a philosophical twist

“The Ghost” by Robert Harris – well written but disappointing

“The Enemy” Jack Reacher #8 by Lee Child – a fascinating insight into the “Origins”of Jack Reacher

“Persuader” Jack Reacher #7 by Lee Child – best in the series so far

“Running Blind” Jack Reacher #4 by Lee Child – Clever, brutal plot. Reacher loses touch with reality

“Tripwire” Jack Reacher #3 by Lee Child – The humiliation scenes were too hard bitten for me

“Killing Floor” Jack Reacher #1 by Lee Child – Ingenious plot and calm but deadly hero”

“Without Fail” Jack Reacher #6, by Lee Child – cold, mechanical, short thriller – strictly for the Jack Reacher addicts

“The Girl On The Stairs” by Louise Welsh: tense, multi-layered thriller that I found deeply satisfying